Patient's question:
I have a small hole in my ear. The examination revealed it to be a preauricular fistula. I am very scared. Could you please tell me what are the treatment methods for preauricular fistulas?Doctor's answer:
Recurring cases should be treated by visiting a professional otolaryngology hospital to completely excise the fistula after controlling the infection to prevent recurrence.When the preauricular fistula is infected and purulent, an incision and drainage surgery is performed. After this surgery, the wound is not sutured closed but instead has a drain placed to facilitate the discharge of secretions. Wound healing is achieved through continuous dressing changes.
Radical surgery for preauricular fistula. This surgery must be performed only when the fistula is free of inflammation. The goal of the surgery is to basically completely excise all subcutaneous fistulas, and the wound is directly sutured postoperatively.